Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this hotel.
Newfound Lodge on the river offers 64 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).
During your stay at Newfound Lodge on the river, you're just a quick walk from Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Free self-parking
Just a 5-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 6 minutes from Harrahs Cherokee Casino
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Outdoors
In the mountains
On a river
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
Newfound On The River Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel
Newfound Lodge on the river Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Hotel Cherokee
Newfound Lodge on the river Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 162 reviews
10 - Excellent
66
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 162 reviews
8 - Good
44
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 162 reviews
6 - Okay
20
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 162 reviews
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 162 reviews
2 - Terrible
14
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Bo
29 Nov 2025
Bo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
2/10 Terrible
Julie
29 Nov 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was freezing, sheets where stiff from it so cold, no ice box but It didn't matter because the ice machine didn't work. Toilet run and was tore up, no hot water, to take a shower it was hot water nozel turned on and barely warm. Only one garbage can in the whole room including bathroom. Only a few stations on the little tv, nothing to watch. Little refrigerator wasnt cold at all and not capable of holding or keeping drinks in it. Heater was turned on immediately and we left to go eat and when we came back the room was still freezing and was on high heat. 12 hrs later the little heater finaly clicked off. This was the worst place i believe i could have picked to stay in cherokee NC.
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Teresa, dahlonega ga 30533
26 Nov 2025
Teresa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
April, Statesville
Travelled with family
23 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was dated but clean. Loved the balcony over the river
Nice view from balcony rooms are clean, only two problems, no decent chairs to sit in and the toilet is extremely low. Other than that, it was a good place to stay.
Yes and yes room was not cleaned it wasn't at all like the pictures showed and the staff was rude, the place was desolate very old motel 1941old we even checked out a day earlier then we were booked forjust wasnt a very feel good place
The AC/Heat unit did not work, coffee pot still had coffee in it from a previous guest. Light on balcony did not work. They did bring us a fan for the room. Pillows also need a serious upgrade. Stayed only 1 night. Would not book here again.
Sherry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bobette
Travelled with group
28 Oct 2025
Wonderfully relaxing!
Balcony view was fantastic! Staff was friendly and accommodating
We enjoyed rhe river view. The room was nice you can tell it is a very old hotel. They were fixing to start repairs on some of the rooms for little minor things and to me that shows they are upkeeping it as best they can for it being old. Great location and the distance from town is amazingly close. Overall we really enjoyed the stay. (PS. IF YOU NEED A FIRM BED ROOM 116 IS NOT.)
Sheila
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Esteban
27 Oct 2025
Esteban
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Quinton
Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group